10 things you probably shouldn't buy at warehouse stores

Based on Kiplinger.com's list

10 things you probably shouldn't buy at warehouse stores

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It could be a good price, but those giant bottles of condiments, sauces or oils will spoil quickly once the container is opened. Kiplinger suggests you might want to buy condiments elsewhere to avoid the waste.

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Fresh produce is another item that could spoil before you have a chance to eat the large quantity from the wholesale club. Also, TheGroceryGame.com tells Kiplinger that prices at the grocery store will drop dramatically when your favorite produce are in season.

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You may be tempted to stock up, but TheGroceryGame.com tells Kiplinger that canned goods can be found for 20%-40% less during a sale at the supermarket.

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The deals on books or DVDs often are not as good as you can find elsewhere, Money Crashers tells Kiplinger.com.

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Even if you find a designer brand, Kiplinger warns that the products on sale at the warehouse stores are often made with cheaper fabrics and weaker embellishments.

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Name-brand cereals are sold for a comparable price, so Kiplinger.com says you would be better off stocking up on your favorites during a sale at the supermarket.

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Grocery stores typically sell milk for 50 or 60 cents less than warehouse clubs, CreditDonkey.com tells Kiplinger. They add that high-end stores may actually have the best everyday prices on specialty milks, like almond or soy.

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Offers.com tells Kiplinger that consumers need to be vigilant about electronics at warehouse stores, which are often bundled with accessories or include slightly different features. That makes it hard to compare to what you find elsewhere, but similar products can probably be found for 10% or 15% less.

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Citing CreditDonkey.com, Kiplinger writes that generic diapers at warehouse clubs are typically cost about 4 cents more per diaper than the generics for sale at Target or Walmart.

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If you're willing to be flexible on the brand and shop the sales, TheGroceryGame told Kiplinger that prices at supermarkets can be comparable. Remember to compare the price per ounce and not the overall price or the number of tubes in the package.

It could be a good price, but those giant bottles of condiments, sauces or oils will spoil quickly once the container is opened. Kiplinger suggests you might want to buy condiments elsewhere to avoid the waste.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: ishane

Fresh produce is another item that could spoil before you have a chance to eat the large quantity from the wholesale club. Also, TheGroceryGame.com tells Kiplinger that prices at the grocery store will drop dramatically when your favorite produce are in season.

You may be tempted to stock up, but TheGroceryGame.com tells Kiplinger that canned goods can be found for 20%-40% less during a sale at the supermarket.

PHOTO: Flickr: Nomadic Lass

The deals on books or DVDs often are not as good as you can find elsewhere, Money Crashers tells Kiplinger.com.

Even if you find a designer brand, Kiplinger warns that the products on sale at the warehouse stores are often made with cheaper fabrics and weaker embellishments.

PHOTO: Pixabay: sdnet01

Name-brand cereals are sold for a comparable price, so Kiplinger.com says you would be better off stocking up on your favorites during a sale at the supermarket.

Grocery stores typically sell milk for 50 or 60 cents less than warehouse clubs, CreditDonkey.com tells Kiplinger. They add that high-end stores may actually have the best everyday prices on specialty milks, like almond or soy.

Offers.com tells Kiplinger that consumers need to be vigilant about electronics at warehouse stores, which are often bundled with accessories or include slightly different features. That makes it hard to compare to what you find elsewhere, but similar products can probably be found for 10% or 15% less.

Citing CreditDonkey.com, Kiplinger writes that generic diapers at warehouse clubs are typically cost about 4 cents more per diaper than the generics for sale at Target or Walmart.

If you're willing to be flexible on the brand and shop the sales, TheGroceryGame told Kiplinger that prices at supermarkets can be comparable. Remember to compare the price per ounce and not the overall price or the number of tubes in the package.

It could be a good price, but those giant bottles of condiments, sauces or oils will spoil quickly once the container is opened. Kiplinger suggests you might want to buy condiments elsewhere to avoid the waste.

PHOTO: Flickr Creative Commons: ishane

Fresh produce is another item that could spoil before you have a chance to eat the large quantity from the wholesale club. Also, TheGroceryGame.com tells Kiplinger that prices at the grocery store will drop dramatically when your favorite produce are in season.

You may be tempted to stock up, but TheGroceryGame.com tells Kiplinger that canned goods can be found for 20%-40% less during a sale at the supermarket.

PHOTO: Flickr: Nomadic Lass

The deals on books or DVDs often are not as good as you can find elsewhere, Money Crashers tells Kiplinger.com.

Even if you find a designer brand, Kiplinger warns that the products on sale at the warehouse stores are often made with cheaper fabrics and weaker embellishments.

PHOTO: Pixabay: sdnet01

Name-brand cereals are sold for a comparable price, so Kiplinger.com says you would be better off stocking up on your favorites during a sale at the supermarket.

Grocery stores typically sell milk for 50 or 60 cents less than warehouse clubs, CreditDonkey.com tells Kiplinger. They add that high-end stores may actually have the best everyday prices on specialty milks, like almond or soy.

Offers.com tells Kiplinger that consumers need to be vigilant about electronics at warehouse stores, which are often bundled with accessories or include slightly different features. That makes it hard to compare to what you find elsewhere, but similar products can probably be found for 10% or 15% less.

Citing CreditDonkey.com, Kiplinger writes that generic diapers at warehouse clubs are typically cost about 4 cents more per diaper than the generics for sale at Target or Walmart.

If you're willing to be flexible on the brand and shop the sales, TheGroceryGame told Kiplinger that prices at supermarkets can be comparable. Remember to compare the price per ounce and not the overall price or the number of tubes in the package.

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10 things you probably shouldn't buy at warehouse stores

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Updated: 12:11 PM EST Dec 17, 2015

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Warehouse stores like Costco, Sam's Club or BJ's can help you save money on some products, but here's a list of items you might want to buy elsewhere.